Senior Process Engineering Technician

Senior Process Engineering Technician

6K Inc. is a high-growth, high-tech company focused on the sustainable production of advanced materials. The company's two divisions 6K Energy and 6K Additive are focused on the production of sustainable and domestically produced battery materials used in electric vehicles and grid storage as well as additive manufacturing powders made from sustainable sources. The UniMelt® microwave plasma processing system is a disruptive technology that significantly lowers the environmental impact with far less energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions compared to other conventional material manufacturing processes. Our technology is transforming engineered materials into revolutionary products that advance industries across additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, consumer electronics, and more.

6K was recently recognized as “Best Places to Work” from Boston Business Journal in 2023. We are backed by a world-renowned investor group including Koch Strategic Platforms, Energy Impact Partners, Anzu, Volta Energy Technologies, launch Capital, and Material Impact. 6K has raised more than $350M to date.

6K is searching for an experienced Sr. Process Engineering Technician with strong experience working with vacuum related and high temperature equipment. The successful candidate will have strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance skills in addition to demonstrated hands-on experience in broad areas of mechanics, electronics and testing.

In this exciting and dynamic role, the successful person will work as part of a small research and development team providing support in the design, integration and testing of various electronic, electrical, and electro-mechanical subsystems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As an integrated team member this role is responsible for the production of advanced materials through operation, hardware implementation, and troubleshooting our patented equipment. It is expected that the individual in this position will provide meaningful contributions and will gain exposure to advanced technology while providing hands-on assessments and revisions.

Further responsibilities include:

• Ownership of production operations of the assigned unit, adhering to and contributing to process development specifications;

• Lead activities that proactively maintain and maximize the unit uptime and output including support for plasma, electronic and mechanical systems;

• Engage in continual system and process improvements with an eye towards cost reductions associated with material powder production and collection;

• Contribute to equipment prototype development and integration;

• Conduct process experiments, accurately recording and reporting data.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree in engineering technology, mechanical or electrical engineering or similar degree;

• 3+ years prior related experience in research or manufacturing environment; preferably in metals or chemical processing with 5S and Six Sigma background;

• Understanding of the utilization of human machine interfaces (HMI) and automation as process monitoring tools; machine vision preferred

• Must have experience with vacuum chamber related and high temperature equipment;

• Experience in systematic troubleshooting and resolving technical related issues;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a collegial environment;

• Knowledge of metallurgical criteria helpful;

• Previous experience with high voltage, microwave equipment and electric devices is highly desirable but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At 6K we believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. We are also committed to providing veteran employment opportunities.